Trump’s Trade War Validates Blockchain’s Purpose, Says Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson at Paris Blockchain Week

Charles Hoskinson appeared at Paris Blockchain Week 2025 to deliver his compelling keynote presentation as Cardano (ADA) founder alongside his role as Input Output Global (IOG) CEO. According to Hoskinson in his speech the current global trade war between Trump and other countries demonstrates why blockchain technology coupled with decentralization needs to become vital infrastructure sooner than later.

The speech at Paris Blockchain Week 2025 highlighted how decentralization and blockchain technology become essential due to global trade warfare conditions.

Hoskinson started his remarks by teaching audience members about how excessive centralization creates economic decline while the general population faces the worst consequences.

Referencing the revived Trade War led by Trump—this time targeting nearly every global economic partner—he highlighted the need for permissionless systems and transparent infrastructure.

According to Hoskinson decentralization serves beyond technological standards because it represents an essential need in modern society.

Hoskinson criticized China and the EU as well as several governments for expanding this power competition which supports the need for worldwide blockchain adoption.

Blockchain technology encounters multiple obstacles while major technology corporations prepare for their forthcoming market entry.

Hoskinson acknowledged that blockchain space continues to face significant threats from both inside and outside sources while maintaining support for decentralization. A primary concern? Tech giants including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Google intend to enter the cryptocurrency market because the US government works on new regulations such as stablecoin legislation and digital asset regulation.

Hoskinson warned that these companies would attempt to reshape blockchain in their centralized image—building platforms, wallets, and products that once again strip power away from everyday users.

“We can’t let blockchain become just another playground for centralized control,” he cautioned.

The Need for Collaboration & A New Vision

After humbly admitting to minor missteps in Cardano’s journey, Hoskinson laid out his vision for the next era of blockchain innovation. He declared that the industry must unite, share knowledge, and collaborate to ensure that the decentralized ethos isn’t diluted.

The Fourth Generation of Crypto: Merging TradFi & DeFi

Hoskinson introduced what he calls the Fourth Generation of Cryptocurrencies, where Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) are no longer separate concepts—they become simply Finance (Fi).

“The Fourth Generation of Cryptocurrencies is bridging TradFi and DeFi to make it Fi.”
— LIVE from the #PBW2025 Master Stage

The idea? To build a financial ecosystem that is inclusive, permissionless, and unified.

37 Million Token Airdrop Incoming

In a final surprise reveal, Hoskinson teased a new project in development that will feature a massive airdrop of 37 million tokens to holders of major cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, ADA, and more. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

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